2014 BNZ Literary Awards Competition
Hey keen writers, fancy a bit of productive procrastination amid your midterm readings? New Zealand’s most distinguished short story competition for both aspiring and established writers is back for its 55th year! Accepting submissions until 30 June, gives you 1 week to fire up your brains or rewrite an old gem — Preferably in your own words:
E N T R Y C A T E G O R I E S
BNZ Katherine Mansfield Award category — Enter now
The main award category – $10,000 prize money
Minimum length 1,000 words – maximum length 5,000 words
BNZ Novice Writer Award category — Enter now
For unpublished writers – $1,500 prize money
Minimum length 1,000 words – maximum length 3,000 words
BNZ Young Writer Award category — Enter now
For writers who are at secondary school – $1,500 for the student
and $2000 for the winner’s school
Minimum length 750 words – maximum length 2,000 words
BNZ Short Short Story Award category — Submit your entry via Facebook
A short story of a maximum of 150 words – $500 prize money.
Winners will be announced in September 2014
Enjoy writing and goodluck 😉
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